Classic Butter Chicken

Name: Classic Butter Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 50g (1.7 oz) butter; 3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tbsp finely grated ginger; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1 cup tomato puree or tomato passata; ½ tbsp Kashmiri redchillipowder*; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp sea salt; ½ cup cream; 2 tbsp natural yoghurt mixed with 2 tsp water, to serve; dried mint orkasoorimethi, to serve; naan or roti bread, to serve; slices of red onion, greenchillies& lime wedges, to serve; Marinated chicken:; 500g (1lb) chicken thigh fillets, cut into large, bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp Kashmiri redchillipowder; ½ tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp sea salt; ½ cup natural yoghurt; ½ tbsp finely grated ginger; 1 tbsp finely grated garlic; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp melted butter

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

40m

This classic butter chicken recipe features marinated chicken cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with traditional Indian spices. Served with naan or roti bread, and garnished with red onion, green chilies, and lime wedges, this dish is sure to be a hit at any dinner table.